HVAC Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an HVAC Lab Technician. The candidate will perform routine testing and adaptations on HVAC systems, requiring skills in troubleshooting, basic wiring, and collaboration with engineering teams. A two-year Associate's Degree and EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License are essential. The position emphasizes teamwork, communication, and good attendance. This role is vital for ensuring high-quality testing within a strong safety and quality framework.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience or 4 years of HVAC experience.
• Must have EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
• Good working knowledge of testing related to temperature, pressure, and electrical measurement.

Responsibilities

• Set up test facility and instrumentation as per instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop testing capabilities.
• Conduct tests, analyze data and modify tested units.

Skills

Brazing

Piping

Basic wiring skills

General mechanical skills

Good planning

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

Two-year Associate's Degree

EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License

Tools

HVAC testing tools

Instrumentation equipment

MS Office

Job description

HVAC Lab Technician

Intermediate level position for testing with sufficient experience to handle most assignments. The Technician will perform routine testing and make adaptations to units exercising a limited degree of judgment.

This position will be on 1st Shift at Vertiv's Columbus, OH - Dearborn Drive location.

Responsibilities

• Set up test facility and instrumentation in response to general instructions.
• Support and collaborate with engineers in activities to structure and develop system testing capabilities and products.
• Analyze and improve existing processes & designs, as required.
• Plan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues.
• Assist in development of solutions or workarounds to resolve defects.
• Work with the engineering and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to fully understand the low-level functions within application software or products, as applicable.
• May assist the QA team in understanding/developing low-level functional and system integration tests.
• Conduct tests, analyze data and make modifications to units being tested within limits of intermediate nature.
• Requires timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Participate in 5S improvement programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two-year Associate's Degree + 1 year OR at least 4 years' HVAC directly related experience.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
• Brazing, piping, basic wiring skills.
• 208/230/460V 3-phase 60 Hz wiring.
• Instrumentation and low volt wiring.
• General mechanical skills and ability to read mechanical drawings for prototype builds.
• Must have good working knowledge and skills in testing related to temperature, pressure, and electrical property measurement.
• Good planning, organizational, documentation, and communication skills are required.
• Good attendance.
• MS Office experience helpful.
• Must be team oriented.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Our Behaviors

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].